Open Free School Mixed

The Ladder School

40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
Part of: THE MERCIAN TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Ladder School
Walsall, WS1 1RS
44 Pupils
120 Capacity
13–18 Age Range
76.70% FSM %
26 Boys
18 Girls
About The Ladder School

The Ladder School is a Not applicable Free Schools serving Walsall and the surrounding area in Walsall. The school for pupils aged 13–18 is part of the West Midlands region.

It has 44 pupils on roll. School capacity: 120. Current headteacher: Hannah Shepherd.

Information on The Ladder School is sourced from the DfE GIAS database, the authoritative register of all schools and educational establishments in England.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools alternative provision
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Walsall
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Walsall
Parliamentary Constituency Walsall and Bloxwich
Ward St Matthew's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders N/A
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE MERCIAN TRUST
Opened 11-01-2019
UKPRN 10082419
URN 143750
Data Last Updated 21-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Nicholas Dean Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2025 07/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Nicola Walters Chair of Local Governing Body 02/10/2023 31/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr David Milne Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/01/2018 — N/A
Miss Keosha Blackwood Local Governor 20/01/2025 04/09/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Gillian Boot Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Ruth Bryant Local Governor 15/09/2023 12/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nicholas Dean Local Governor 10/09/2024 31/03/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Brendalyn Heaven Local Governor 03/04/2025 16/03/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Rachael Heitzman-Green Local Governor 04/10/2023 03/10/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Dr Idris Mohammed Local Governor 21/11/2023 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Monica Service Local Governor 12/11/2025 11/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Hannah Shepherd Local Governor 01/10/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Walsall Studio School
0.07 km • Walsall
Other
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
0.46 km • Walsall
Other
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
0.5 km • Walsall
Other
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
0.59 km • Walsall
Other
Caldmore Primary Academy
0.63 km • Walsall
Other
Walsall College
0.8 km • Walsall
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ladder School is a Free schools alternative provision (group: Free Schools) in Walsall, Walsall.
The Ladder School has 44 pupils, with a capacity of 120.
The Ladder School caters for pupils aged 13 to 18.
The Headteacher at The Ladder School is Ms Hannah Shepherd.
The Ladder School is at 40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS, in the Walsall local authority, West Midlands.
Sixth form at The Ladder School: Has a sixth form.
The Ladder School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Ms Hannah Shepherd
40 George Street, Walsall, WS1 1RS
01922285848
www.theladderschool.org
Location
WS1 1RS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143750
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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